Elbow X-Ray Lateral
Objective
Lateral profile of the elbow joint, radial head and olecranon.
Quality criteria
Lateral profile of the joint.
Humeral condyles superimposed.
Olecranon in profile.
Common errors
Incorrect flexion (other than 90°).
Forearm rotation.
Movement.
Paziente seduto con il gomito flesso a 90°. Avambraccio sul lato ulnare. Spalla abbassata. Raggio centrale: perpendicolare al…
Full card in the app
Positioning, centring, DR/CR parameters and practical notes
